Zak Sos
Zak Sos joined KTVU in October 2021. Prior to joining the station, he covered the arrest of one of the first alleged January 6 co-conspirators, Lonnie Coffman, in Alabama, whose vehicle was discovered with Molotov cocktails near the Capitol building. Zak reported live after a devastating 2015 Metro North train crash outside of New York City, which killed six, injured more than a dozen, and prompted an overhaul of federal safety regulations. He was on the ground live as wildfires and floods devastated Colorado Springs in 2012.
Zak reported at News 12 in New York City and WHNT News 19, the CBS affiliate in Huntsville, Alabama. He also worked behind the scenes at CNN and NY1 in New York City, and Reuters TV in London.
Zak grew up in New York City. He did his undergraduate studies at Goucher College in Maryland, followed by postgraduate studies at the London School of Economics and Cardiff University in Wales.
Zak reported extensively on the Covid-19 pandemic, speaking with the Bay Area's leading health experts. He closely covered the war in Ukraine, with an eye on what everyday Bay Area residents are doing to help, including a former Uber executive's decision to fly to the war zone, and volunteer for the army. He was in Union Square live after looters ransacked the area's high-end stores, prompting city leaders to reevaluate San Francisco's policing tactics. He reported live for the return of the Chinese New Year parade after the pandemic.
Zak is a big skier and during the winter you can find him trying to plan a last-minute weekend escape to Tahoe. He also enjoys hiking some of the Bay Area's beautiful trails. And he's still trying to eat his way through all the amazing diverse food scenes that the region offers.
The latest from Zak Sos
Two dozen chihuahuas pups abandoned at North Bay roadside
More than two dozen chihuahuas, abandoned on the roadside in Calistoga, are now searching for their fur-ever homes. The 25 young chihuahuas were all discovered in the cold Thursday night, before being picked up by animal control officers and brought to the Napa County Animal Shelter.
No crabs for holidays, Bay Area's dungeness crab season delayed once again
The Bay Area’s Dungeness crab season is facing yet another delay. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has postponed the start of the commercial season until at least Dec. 31, citing concerns over humpback whales in the area. The delay was initially pushed to Dec. 15 last month.
Tsunami warning along Northern California coast canceled, Bay Area residents react
A Tsunami warning was in effect on Thursday stretching from the California-Oregon border south down to Davenport in Santa Cruz County. The National Weather Service (NWS) estimated a tsunami could hit San Francisco at 12:10 p.m.
This Alameda Christmas tree tradition dates back more than 85 years
A neighborhood in Alameda is flipping on its holiday lights and displays to bring in the Christmas cheer.
Vigil held for 3 Piedmont High graduates killed in Cybertruck crash
Hundreds in the City of Piedmont attended a vigil on Friday for three recent high school graduates who died after the Tesla Cybertruck they were in crashed into a tree. KTVU has learned the identities of the victims.
Embattled San Mateo Co. Sheriff handed two new votes of no confidence
The San Carlos City Council approved a vote of no confidence on embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus on Monday, and called on her to resign. Since 2010, the city has contracted with the Sheriff's Department for police services.
Sonoma County: Two people found dead after floodwaters rise during atmospheric river
Two people have now died as severe floodwaters hit Sonoma County, KTVU has confirmed. This comes as an atmospheric river has been dumping water on the West Coast.
Oakland's historic Kaiser Center for the Arts hosts big night after multi-million dollar renovation
Saturday marked a big night for one of Oakland's most historic event venues. The Kaiser Center for the Arts, closed for more than 20 years, hosted one of its first big shows.
Undefeated San Jose youth football team fundraising to pay for trip to national championships
One of the country's top Pop Warner football teams, the San Jose Creekside Warriors, has qualified for the national championships in Orlando this December after an undefeated season.
California public health experts react to RFK Jr.'s health secretary nomination
President-elect Donald Trump continued the work of building out his cabinet on Thursday. Trump announced his decision to nominate Robert F Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary.